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Buying a used 2026 Ford Bronco Sport? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has 6 recalls in this group. Front suspension detachment carries a stop-driving instruction for affected vehicles. Other significant actions address overheating of the engine block heater, loose joints that may fail, and engine piston failure. Dashboard startup display and passenger-detection faults complete the list. Its 8 owner complaints are unverified reports: 5 unknown or other, and 1 each for air bags, service brakes, and engine and engine cooling. Reports list 1 crash and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify suspension stop-driving recall status and loose-joint repair records.
- Confirm block-heater and engine-piston recall completion.
- Check startup displays and obtain passenger-detection recall records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco Sport Engine Block Heater May Overheat | Equipment | critical |
| Bronco Sport, Maverick Front Suspension Detachment Risk · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| Ford Bronco Sport Loose Joints May Fail | Structure | critical |
| Ford Bronco Sport Dashboard Display May Fail at Startup | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Bronco Sport Passenger Detection May Fail | AIR Bags | high |
| Ford Bronco Sport Engine Pistons May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |